Translation guide
The act of making something larger, stronger, or more intense. In Japanese, the translation depends heavily on what is being amplified: sound, signals, emotions, or abstract concepts like effects or scale.
Making sound louder, as with a speaker or amplifier.
General term for amplification of sound, signals, etc. Often used in technical contexts.
Specifically for voice amplification, like using a megaphone or PA system.
拡声器を使う
use a loudspeaker
Increasing the intensity of an emotion, effect, or abstract quality.
Also used metaphorically for amplifying feelings or effects.
不安を増幅させる
amplify anxiety
Means enlargement or magnification; can be used for amplifying scale or scope.
Transitive verb meaning 'to strengthen' or 'intensify'. Natural for many contexts.
Expanding on a statement or idea by providing more information.
Formal, literary term for expounding or elaborating on an idea. Rare in everyday speech.
議論を敷衍する
amplify an argument
Common, natural way to say 'explain in detail' or 'elaborate'.
その点について詳しく説明してください。
Please amplify on that point.
Increasing the number of copies of a DNA sequence.
While 増幅 (zōfuku) is the direct translation, it sounds technical. For everyday situations like 'amplify your voice' or 'amplify the impact', use alternatives like 拡声 (kakusei) or 強める (tsuyomeru).
影響を拡大する
amplify the influence
効果を強める
amplify the effect